Linda K. Lorimer Award Ceremony

November 10, 2022

On November 10, President Salovey and Linda K. Lorimer presented 35 Yale staff members representing 12 key initiatives with the Linda Lorimer Award for staff excellence and distinguished service to the university.

Innovation, leadership, teamwork, commitment, and exemplary service are the hallmarks of the honorees’ contributions exemplifying their commitment to excellence.

Handsome Dan and Heidi, Yale's Public Safety Service Dog, await a "tail-wagging" good time!.

Derek Hartman from the Yale School of Music was the pianist for the evening.

Delicious treats prepared by Yale Hospitality win rave reviews.

Guests gather to hear President Salovey's remarks during the ceremony.

President Salovey opens the ceremony and congratulates this year's honorees.

Community Van Care honorees Terry Bohonnon and Angel Ojeda with special guest Fredrick Altice.

Yale Alumni Association honorees Anthony Hannon, Sharon Small, and Jessica Woodward.

LKL recipient Kelly Anastasio and special guests pose with Heidi.

President Salovey with the team who created the Culinary Apprenticeship and Management-in-Training programs.

President Salovey congratulates Michael Greenwood, Colin Poitras, and Fred Mamoun for their work communicating the School of Public Health's research and mission.

Honorees Officer Richard Simons and Heidi, Yale's Public Safety Service Dog, with President Salovey.

Handsome Dan comes on stage to present Heidi with a custom LKL Award bandana.

The REDCap implementation team celebrates with "fur-ever" friends Handsome Dan and Heidi.

Linda K. Lorimer, former vice president for global and strategic initiatives at Yale and former Yale trustee, and the award's namesake.

Celebrating the LKL Awards in the Old Refectory at the Divinity School.